Louisiana Organ Procurement Agency

The Louisiana Organ Procurement Agency (LOPA) is an independent, not-for-profit organ and tissue recovery agency. LOPA's Core Purpose is Making Life Happen. We save and heal lives through organ and tissue donation.

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Do you have an Echo or some other #Alexa powered device? Try this, "Alexa, play The Gifted Life #Podcast on TuneIn Radio." Episode 78 is now available! lopa.org/podcast or your favorite podcast app!
Show Notes: March is #NationalKidneyMonth! On this episode of The Gifted Life Podcast, we welcome Darrian Arch, Miss Indiana USA®, who’s personal connection drove her to become an advocate for Donate Life with Indiana Donor Network. Learn all about this accomplished beauty queen and why her quest to educate others about organ, eye and tissue donation is very close to her heart. Our very own Sally Gentry, a licensed counselor, talks us through common mental health issues, this time focusing in on control tendencies. We honor Indiana Donor Network hero Logan Vanderkleed, Love for Logan, and answer a listener’s question right here on episode 78 of The Gifted Life Podcast. @missinusa @indianadonornetwork #donatelife

#Inspiration ❤️ ‘My name is Sprite and I'm a grateful organ recipient! Were it not for my HERO Emily, I would not be here to see my son graduate the police academy, create my sculptures, dance, laugh or consider any future at all. I can't say enough, how grateful I am to Emily's mother Mary for such a generous donation and for my life. Today, Emily and I have been able to travel and I continue to keep my promise to share as much love and happiness knowing she is a part of me. Every moment I honor and am honored to have such a beautiful HERO, my Emily J. Simmers.’ - Liver Recipient Sprite
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#InHonorOfHEROAvaGrace❤️ Thanks to AVA GRACE’s proud mom - Emily - for sharing.... ‘Flying high in our backyard in honor of Ava and the 4 lives she saved!! You can see it East bound on I10 right before the Prairieville/Geismar exit 💙💚💙💚🦋’ - Emily
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March is National Kidney Month. On episode 77 of The Gifted Life Podcast, we take an in depth look at how the kidney allocation system (KAS) has affected those in need of a life saving kidney transplant. We welcome United Network for Organ Sharing researcher, Darren Stewart, who gives us insight into how new policies enacted in late 2014 have changed the outlook for those waiting for a kidney. Then we honor hero Kenneth Doucet and answer a listener’s question. #donatelife #kidneymonth #kidneytransplant

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On episode 76, we meet Christopher Babin, who selflessly chose to become a living kidney donor. Chris shares his story with us about giving the gift of life and why he’s running to tell others about organ, eye and tissue donation. Then, Randy Falgoust is honored during our hero segment. You will also find out how to reach out, just like Chris, to tell us your story or ask a question. The Gifted Life Podcast is your source for inspiring and informative stories about organ, eye & tissue donation and transplantation. #podcast #livingdonation #DonateLife